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New clinical research conducted by the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association has…

Three of our care homes in Fleetwood, Longridge and St Helens are offering free packed lunches to struggling local families during the half-term holidays.

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Using unflushable cleansing wipes in care homes and hospitals is a dangerous false economy that puts lives at risk, warns infection control specialist DDC Dolphin.…

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is hosting a series of virtual seminars to support its members and the care catering sector as they continue to…

Leading end of life charity, Marie Curie and care home provider Care UK, are working together to provide additional support to care home teams and to help prepare for…

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of sluice room machines is vital in the battle against healthcare-associated infections, warns leading equipment manufacturer…

In spite of the tight regulations laid down by the Health and Safety Executive, concern is continuing to grow around resident safety in care homes. Some care homes…

In hospital and care home establishments the knowledge that cleaning can be combined with a proven infection control programme is a vitally important factor to be…

A care home must make sure that it is a welcoming and pleasurable place to live for both current and future residents. For example, what does the home smell like when…

The Big Draw Team is thrilled to announce that Care UK is the official health and social care sponsors of The Big Draw Festival…

Life after COVID-19

The challenges around our ageing demographic are growing, with additional incidents like COVID-19 putting a magnifying…

Over the next three decades, the number of older persons worldwide is projected to double, reaching more than 1.5 billion by 2050.  This year, the International Day…

HC-One’s Warrens Hall care home in Tividale, West Midlands, put on a rather exciting Mexican themed day in both the Clent and Malvern Lounges. And there were smiles…

UK adults are now spending 4 hours a day online – this is the highest on record according to Ofcom’s annual…

On the 8th October, the Care Virtual Summit is returning to our screens and promises a line-up of speakers comprising of the most influential, passionate people in…

Mesothelioma Asbestos Guidance Study (MAGS) and recommendations produced by Mesothelioma UK and University of Sheffield
 
A study into the impact of…